1 Kings 19:13

“Then he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God.”

Both passages describe a profound sense of reverence and awe in the presence of God, leading to a physical reaction of hiding one's face.

“Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.”

Illustrates covering of faces in God's presence

“The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.”

Context of Elijah hearing God's voice

“My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.”

Job's reaction to encountering God parallels Elijah's hiding his face due to reverence and humility.

“When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified.”

Illustrates fear in God's presence